Payment Options and Due Dates
Learn more about tuition due dates, deferred payments and more payment options.
Payment Due Dates for Fall 2024
Payment in Full
Due Date: Wednesday, July 24
Full-semester and First 8-week classes begin: Monday, Aug. 19
Second 8-week classes begin: Tuesday, Oct. 15
Payment for Fall 2024 classes is due on this date. Payment in full, a deferred payment plan, third-party billing vouchers or Financial Aid must be on the student account by this date to avoid being dropped from classes.
If a student registers for classes AFTER this date, payment in full, a deferred payment plan, third-party billing vouchers, or Financial Aid must be on the account at the time of registration to avoid being dropped from classes.
Direct Digital Access (DDA) Charges
- DDA charges (if applicable) are billed to the students account on or about the 11th day of the semester.
- DDA Charges are due to be paid in full by Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Deferred Payment Plans
Payment | Three-Payment Plan Due Dates | Four-Payment Plan Due Dates |
1 | Wednesday, July 24, 2024 or at the time of registration. | Wednesday, July 24, 2024 or at the time of registration. |
2 | Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 | Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 |
3 | Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 | Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 |
4 | Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 *** |
It is important to note that this date falls AFTER priority registration opens for the Spring semester. Students are not able to sign up for next semester classes until their current account balance is paid in full.
If a student registers for classes between April 2 and July 24, the payment plan must be set up and the first payment received by July 24.
If a student registers for classes between July 25 and Aug. 16, the payment plan must be set up and the first payment received at the time of registration.
A payment plan will not be set up if the first payment is not received.
More Payment Options
We understand the importance of security and simplicity when it comes to paying your tuition and fees. That’s why we offer multiple payment options that ensure convenience and peace of mind.
Regardless of the option you choose, rest assured that your payment will be protected by top-of-the-line encryption protocols and provides you with a digital audit trail. Plus, you’ll enjoy 24/7 online access and real-time status updates – allowing you to manage tuition payments anytime, from anywhere. Choose the right option for you and your family.
Debit and Credit Cards
Use your favorite debit or credit card to pay your tuition and fees quickly, easily, and securely. Payments made using debit or credit cards are posted immediately. We accept Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Please note there is a non-refundable 2.75% transaction fee associated with each debit/credit card payment.
eCheck
A free and convenient payment option. Also known as an ACH electronic funds transfer, you simply enter your U.S. checking or savings account information, and your one-time payment will be made electronically – no need for a paper check, a stamp, or worrying about if and when payment gets posted.
529 College Savings Plan
Make an electronic payment from your college savings account. No need to call your bank or plan administrator. Quick receipt of payment and real-time validation of account posting.
International Payments
A secure and seamless way to pay for tuition and fees in your currency of choice, from over 160 countries, using more than 130 currencies. Use your international bank account or credit card with no international wire fees, right from our payment portal.
In-person Payments
The Bursar’s Office, both the Quad-Cities Campus and East Campus locations, accepts in-person payments during normal business hours. Cash, checks and money orders will receive paper receipts and includes no additional cost to the student. Debit and credit cards will receive emailed and paper receipts and includes a service fee of 2.75%. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
On-campus Dropbox
Located at the Quad-Cities Campus in Building, in the hallway next to the Bursar’s Office. Availability is subject to the building’s open access hours.
Over the Phone
Payments can be made over the phone during normal business hours using a debit or credit card. A fee of 2.75% will be added to all debit and credit card payments.
By Mail
Please make sure to allow ten (10) business days for payments to be received. Please only mail a check, money order or a cashier’s check to the Bursar’s Office. Do not send cash. Please include the student’s Black Hawk College ID number on the check and make check payable to Black Hawk College.
Bursar’s Office
Quad-Cities Campus
Building 1, Room 276
309-796-5200
309-796-0838 (fax)
Regular hours:
Mon-Tue from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wed-Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
East Campus
Building A, Room 100
309-854-1706
309-856-6005 (fax)
Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.